News Broadcasting
CNN-IBN asserts leadership in English News space
MUMBAI: CNN-IBN has claimed leadership in the English News market. As per the latest TAM data the channel, this week, has emerged as the leader in most TGs, including the crucial primetime TG.
Market: All India, Period: Week 47
All day
| CS AB 25+ MALE | 38 per cent |
| CS AB 25+ | 38.5 per cent |
| CS AB 15+ | 33 per cent |
Weekdays Primetime
| CS AB 25+ MALE | 41.2 per cent |
| CS AB 25+ | 39.4 per cent |
| CS AB 15+ | 39.5 per cent |
CNN-IBN and IBN 7 editor in chief Rajdeep Sardesai said, “These findings are yet another source of delight to our team, who have consistently worked hard to get this far. However, being a key player in today’s competitive media market means that we take such achievements in our stride and use them to motivate us to continue attaining new heights.”
CNN-IBN and IBN 7 network sales head Sanjay Dua added, “CNN-IBN, by providing quality English News is able to create a confluence between the continuously increasing affluent Indian community and the discerning marketer.”
Relative channel shares of English News channels:
| Channel |
Relative share percentage All Day |
Relative share percentage Weekday |
| CNN IBN | 33 | 39.5 |
| NDTV 24×7 | 33 | 30.2 |
| Times Now | 17 | 14 |
| Headlines Today | 11 | 7 |
| CNN | 6 | 7 |
| BBC | 0 | 2.3 |
TG: CS AB 15 years +
Market: All India
Period: week 47
Source: TAM Peoplemeter System
News Broadcasting
Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
